In other embodiments, the loops can be cut after various process steps, such as after formation of the spacers (e.g., FIG. 10A), after patterning of landing pads or other features (e.g. after any of steps illustrated in FIGS. 12-13), or after consolidating the spacer pattern and the pattern of the landing pads or other features onto a single level (e.g. after any of steps illustrated in FIGS. 14-2